Alcohol

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Registered: 05-15-2006
Alcohol
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Wed, 06-21-2006 - 5:45pm
I have been taking Citalopram HBr for about a month now for anxiety. It cautions about drinking while on the medication, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience and what the reason would be for not drinking alcohol. I would just like to occasionally have a drink socially with friends -- not get drunk. I'd appreciate any input.
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Registered: 12-05-2005
In reply to: akseascout
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 7:06am

Hello Akseascout,
Weclome As you know alcohol is an depresent without taking meds and like you I wondered and didn't pay attention to the label and even went as far as asking my doc well needless to to say I took a small drank soical and that was my the last one also. My meds seemed like they took a 2 week lag back like starting over I am a strong believer in if the doc or meds say no to alcohol there is a very good reason and why take the chance not me ever again. Sorry Some other peole might be diffenet, but I won't take that chanceon anything again,I hoped I helped alittle.

Big HUgs

Lynn

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: akseascout
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 10:36am

Alcohol and caffeine both are known to increase anxiety.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: akseascout
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 11:26am
There are many reasons meds & alcohol don't mix. You should ask your dr. for an explanation & see what advice he has for you. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 12-22-2005
In reply to: akseascout
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 11:30am
I was also on the same meds as you at first. I would not recommend drinking at all as the depressive effects of alchol woill be intensified. Not to frighten you but I nearly slit my wrists after only 2 beers. I have a high tolerence. If you decide that you want to go ahead and drink i would say get something,drink only half and make sure you eat a good meal before hand. Personally i wouldnt do it.
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: akseascout
Thu, 06-22-2006 - 9:32pm

Thanks for sharing.

Sheri Ann